always prominent, lead 1f out, kept on well under pressure
held up in rear, switched right and headway approaching final furlong, ran on, never nearer
slowly into stride, pulled hard towards rear, never dangerous
held up in rear, headway well over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on, not reached winner
chased leaders, every chance over 2f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, lead over 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra final furlong
prominent, lead over 4f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, mid-division, headway over 1f out, never on terms
pulled hard towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon one pace
in touch, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
held up in touch, lost place 2f out
steady start, pulled hard in rear, headway over 1f out, never able to challenge
chased leaders over 4f
prominent, lead over 4f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
help up mid-division, never on terms
prominent, lead over 2f out, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
Centreboard is a very interesting runner returning from a break, however Compton's Eleven knows how to win and Mick Channon's gelding gets the nod ahead of Paris Bell and Pic Up Sticks. The selection drops in grade today having been very disappointing at Newcastle last time out. All of his wins have come on good or faster ground and as long as the rain doesn't come in bucket-loads, he can be competitive off this mark of 83, having won off 98 before. Paris Bell tends to give himself too much to do by starting slowly but he should rate a danger, especially as in contrast to the selection he likes to get his toe in and the more rain the better. Middleton Grey should have come on for his recent outing so rates a danger, especially as his trainer Tony Newcombe has won this race twice in the last three years. Pic Up Sticks has winning course form and has won from five to seven furlongs so should go well, whilst Bridge It Jo has only won once in twelve starts but has the ability to pop up sooner rather than later. Calypso King and Star Strider are two more for consideration, however Compton's Eleven is fancied to land the spoils.
Compton's Eleven 11-2 (9-4) In touch stands side group, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 16l behind Balakiref (8-11) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jul.
Bridge It Jo 16-1 (9-7) Slowly away, always in rear, 7th of 9, 14l behind Sundae (9-4) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Paris Bell 9-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, behind, one pace final 2f, 6th of 10, 5l behind Bel Cantor (8-4) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Jul.
Certain Justice (USA) 5-1 (8-6) Held up in touch, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 9th of 10, 10l behind Mandarin Spirit (8-9) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Feb.
Pic Up Sticks 12-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, towards rear on stand side, stayed on final furlong, never a danger, 10th of 22, 2 1/2l behind Continent (9-2) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Grey Boy (GER) 12-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway 3f out, weakening when not much room 2f out, last of 10, 13l behind Ivory Lace (9-8) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Centreboard (USA) 7-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders and keen, always going well, not clear run over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Mystery Ocean (9-0) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf.
Middleton Grey 16-1 (9-7) Held up, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 10l behind Scotland The Brave (9-3) at Haydock 7f hcap (5) hvy in Jul.
Star Strider 12-1 (9-2) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression until stayed on inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Gentle Guru (9-6) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Calypso King 8-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 9l behind Mozakhraf (8-12) at Hamilton 6f hcap (5) gs in Jul.
Summer Recluse (USA) 13-2 (8-6) Always behind, 7th of 9, 9l behind Peter Island (9-7) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) frm.
Nautical 9-1 (9-4) Always rear division, 9th of 11, 8l behind Katie Boo (9-3) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Capricho (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Chased leaders 5f, 14th of 18, 18l behind The Fifth Member (9-6) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Milton's Keen 9-2fav (10-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened final furlong, 6th of 13, 6l behind Foolish Groom (9-6) at Chepstow 1m ldy rds hcp (5) gf.
Silver Appraisal 100-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, raced centre, held up in rear, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 16, 8l behind Double Bill (9-3) at Leicester 6f 3yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Legal Set (IRE) 18-1 (8-2) Dwelt, soon mid-division, effort over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 5l behind Divine Spirit (8-10) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
Clearing Sky (IRE) 33-1 (9-6) Narrow lead to 2f out, weakened rapidly, 13th of 14, 18l behind Reigning Monarch (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Just Intersky (USA) 20-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 6l behind dhtrs Sweet Pickle (8-8) & Dvinsky (8-12) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
